Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.63%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Sandy, Loam
Elevation 750.0 meters
Vine Age planted since the 1960s
Fermentation Vessels Tank
Maceration 1 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Grapes are handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation also took place in the tank. This wine was matured for 12 months in 50% new and 50% old French oak 300l barrels. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Piekenierskloof region. These vineyards are all non-irrigated bush vines and grow on sandy, loam soils. The vineyards are meticulously farmed and managed to yield below 5 tons per hectare and hand harvested during the second week of February. Nestled in the Citrusdal Mountains, some 50 kilometers north of Swartland, is the magnificent Piekenierskloof plateau, which provides the perfect natural environment for vineyards to thrive. At 750 meters above sea level, the plateau's climate is characterised by warm days and cool nights, which allow grapes to slowly ripen and develop complex fruit flavours. Ungrafted bush vines planted since the 1960's is still used in the production of Piekenierskloof Wine Company's range of wines.
Tasting Notes
black olive, blackberry, violets, liquorice
Food Pairing lamb stews, kudu fillet
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Producer Information
Website
Address
4 Nieuwoudt street, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 22 921 2233
Email
Owner
Van Zyl family
Cellarmaster
Alecia Boshoff